Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Technical Data TD01602018E
Effective February 2013

Supersedes August 2011
Automatic transfer switch (ATS)

contactor-based
Contents
Description Page
Automatic transfer switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Application description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Switch types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transition types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contactor construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Automatic transfer switchopen transition . . . . . 7
Non-automatic transfer switch
open transition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic transfer switchclosed transition. . . 13
Wallmount transfer switch logic family. . . . . . . . 15
Contactor feature list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Feature description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

contactor-based
Automatic transfer switches
Typical applications
Product description
Eaton automatic transfer switches are designed to be operated

in a variety of applications requiring backup power. The most typical
applications are shown below with a utility main source and
generator backup source in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows a generator
normal source and a generator backup source.
Eaton automatic transfer switches are reliable, rugged, versatile, and

compact assemblies for transferring essential loads and electrical
distribution systems from one power source to another. Eatons
contactor-based transfer switch is rated 401600A and can be
supplied in separate enclosures for stand-alone applications or can
be supplied as an integral component in the following equipment:

MagnumE DS switchgear
Pow-R-LineE switchboards
Motor control centers (MCCs)
Panelboards
For detailed information on the aforementioned equipment,

please see Eatons 15th edition of the Consulting Application Guide.
Utilitygenerator
Transfer switches are traditionally applied between a utility and a
generator set for emergency and standby power systems.
G
Utility
Service
Disconnect
Generator
Breaker
NNote: For information on transfer switch panels, refer to

Volume 2Commercial Distribution, Tab 5, CA08100003E.
ATS
Application description
A transfer switch is a critical component of any emergency or
standby power system. When power is lost from Source 1 (normal),
a transfer switch quickly and safely shifts the load circuit from
Source 1 to Source 2 (emergency). This permits critical loads
to continue running with minimal or no outage. After power
to Source 1 has been restored, the re-transfer process returns
the load circuit to Source 1.
Contactor-based transfer switches are available with different
operational modes, including:

Non-automatic
Automatic
Load
Figure 1. Standard Application UtilityGenerator
Generatorgenerator
Transfer switches are sometimes applied between two generator
sets for prime power use (often in remote installations). In such
applications, source power is periodically alternated between the
generator sets to equally share run time.
The power-switching operation of transfer switches may be

separated into the two key categories of:

Open transitionbreak-before-make operation
Closed transitionmake-before-break operation
The three basic components of a transfer switch are:

Power-switching device to shift the load circuits to and from

the power source
Transfer logic controller to monitor the condition of the

power sources and provide the control signals to the powerswitching device
Control power source to supply operational power to the

controller and switching device
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G
Generator
Breaker
G
Generator
Breaker
ATS
Load
Figure 2. Standard Application GeneratorGenerator

contactor-based
Table 1. Transfer Switch Standards
UL 1008
Standard
All Eaton transfer switches are designed to meet the requirements

set forth by ULT 1008; however, all transfer switches are not
created equal. You can be assured of safe and reliable operation
from all types of transfer switches that Eaton offers.
Description
UL 991
UL standards for safety tests for safety-related controls

employing solid-state devices
UL 1008
Standard for safetytransfer switch equipment
Impulse withstand test
NEMA ICS 109.21
IEEE 472 (ANSI C37.90A)
Ringing wave immunity/voltage surge test
EN55011
(CISPR11): Conducted and radiated emissions
EN61000-4-2 Class B
Level 4 ESD immunity test
EN61000-4-3
(ENV50140) radiated RF, electromagnetic field
immunity test
EN61000-4-4
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN61000-4-5
IEEE C62.41: Surge immunity test
EN61000-4-6
(ENV50141) Conducted immunity test
EN61000-4-11
Voltage dips and interruption immunity
FCC Part 15
Conducted/radiated emissions (Class A)
CISPR 11
Conducted/radiated emissions (Class A)
IEC 1000-2
Electrostatic discharge test
IEC 1000-3
Radiated susceptibility tests
IEC 1000-4
Fast transient tests
IEC 1000-5
Surge withstand tests
C22.2 No. 178-1978 (reaffirmed 1992)
CSA conformance
UL 50/508
Enclosures
NEMA ICS 1
General standards for industrial control systems
NEMA ICS 2
Standards for industrial control devices, controllers,
and assemblies
NEMA ICS 6
Enclosures for industrial controls and systems
NEMA ICS 10-1993
AC automatic transfer switches
ANSI C33.76
Enclosures
NEC 517, 700, 701, and 702 National Electrical Code
NFPA 70
National Fire Protection Agency
NFPA 99
Health care facilities
NFPA 101
Life safety code
NFPA 110
Emergency and standby power systems
EGSA 100S
Standard for transfer switches
CSA C22.2 No. 178-1978
Canadian Standards Association
UL 1008 endurance testing

The importance of specifying a UL 1008 transfer switch can be
seen in Table 1. When specifying any UL 1008 transfer switch,
you can be assured the switch has met and passed the following
endurance testing.
Table 2. UL 1008 Endurance Testing
ATS
Ampere
Rating
Rate of
Operation
per Minute
With
Current
Without
Current
Total
0300
301400
401800
8011600
1
1
1
0.5
6000
4000
2000
1500
1000
1500
6000
4000
3000
3000
Life expectancy based upon UL 1008 endurance testing

Transfer switch applications typically require a plant exerciser once
a week or once a month. Table 2 demonstrates the life expectancy
operating the UL 1008 switch once a week for the life of the switch.
Table 3. Life Expectancy Based Upon UL 1008 Endurance Testing
ATS
Ampere
Rating
Minimum
Operation
per Year
0300
301400
401800
8011600
52
52
52
52
Life Expectancy in Years

With Current
Applied
Without Current
Applied
115
76
38
28
115
76
57
57
Table 4. UL 1008 Withstand and Close-On Ratings (kA)

480V
UL 1008
Ampere Rating
40, 80, 100

150, 200
225, 260, 400
40, 80, 100, 150, 200
225, 260, 400
600, 800, 1000,1200
1600
600V
600V
Mechanism
Any
Breaker
Specific
Breaker
Any
Breaker
Specific
Breaker
Specific
Fuse Rating a
Fuse
Type
Maximum
Fuse Amperes
C2
C2
C2
C3, C5
C3, C5
C3, C5
C3, C5
10,000
10,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
50,000
50,000
30,000
30,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
65,000
65,000
10,000
22,000
22,000
50,000
50,000
22,000
35,000
35,000
65,000
65,000
100,000
100,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
RK5
RK5
RK5
RK5
RK5
L, R, J, T
L, R, J, T
200
400
600
400
600
1600
2000
a Specific fuse rating for 40100A, C2 mechanism is 480V only. 1600A is 480V fuse rating only.

contactor-based
Switch types
Closed transition
Non-automatic transfer
This is a make-before-break transfer. Both sources are connected

to the load for less than 100 ms before the break occurs. The two
power sources have to be in synchronism and be good sources for
the transfer to take place. These programmable settings for relative
phase angle difference, frequency, and voltage difference are made
in the ATS controller.
This type of transfer is manually initiated, but electrically operated

via the solenoid in a contactor-based design.
Automatic transfer
This type of transfer takes place automatically per the programmable
settings in the ATS controller. The ATS controller senses source
availability and when the programmed conditions are met, initiates
a command to start the transfer including the generator start
command (when transferring from a utility to a generator source).
An automatic transfer switch can be configured to perform
a utility-to utility transfer or a generator-to generator transfer
(provided the ATS controller has this capability).
Transition types
Open transition
This is a break-before-make transfer. There is a definite break
in power as the load is taken off one source and connected to the
other source.
Open in-phase transition

This is a break-before-make transfer. There is a definite break in
power as the load is taken off one source and connected to the
other source. The ATS controller allows the transfer only when the
phase difference between the two sources is near zero. The transfer
switch is closed on Source 1 or closed on Source 2.
Delayed transition with time delay neutral

This is a break-before-make or open transition that also has a
center off or neutral position with a programmable time delay
setting for the neutral position. The transfer switch is either closed
on Source 1, closed on Source 2, or in a center off, neutral position
(not closed on either source).
Delayed transition with load voltage decay

This is a delayed transition with the optional feature to delay
in the neutral position to point where the load voltage decays
to a programmable voltage level. When the load voltage level
reaches the programmable set point, the transfer from the
neutral position initiates.
Open in-phase transition with default to delayed transition

This is a break-before-make transfer. The ATS controller will
attempt to transfer in-phase between two live sources. In the event
that an in-phase transfer cannot be achieved, the controller will
continue on to transfer delayed transition. A delayed transition
will always be performed in a power outage situation.
Table 5. Transition Types

Contactor-Based
Two-Position
Three-Position
Transition
C2
C3
C5
Open
Yes
Yes
Yes
Open in-phase
Yes
No
No
Open in-phase/time delay neutral
No
No
Yes
Delaytime delay neutral
No
Yes
Yes
Delayload voltage decay
No
Yes
No
Closed
No
Yes
Yes

contactor-based
Contactor construction
Neutral switchingfully rated fourth pole (switched neutral)
The Eaton open transition contactor transfer switch is available with

a two-position or a three-position mechanism. Both contactor types
have two cross shafts, one for Source 1 (S1) contacts and one
for Source 2 (S2) contacts. The mechanism can be operated both
electrically and mechanically (de-energized).
Eaton provides a fully rated switched neutral or fourth pole meaning

that the fourth pole has withstand, interrupt, and closing ratings
identical to the power contacts. The neutral pole is operated
on a common shaft with the power contacts, thereby ensuring
simultaneous opening and closing of the switched neutral. Eaton s
fully rated fourth pole eliminates typical problems with a three-pole
overlapping neutral:
Contact composition
Eaton uses silver composition contacts designed to meet the
stringent requirements of UL 1008. All Eaton contactors are
designed so that the contacts can be visually inspected without
major disassembly and are protected by arcing contacts.
Eliminates nuisance ground trips at the main due to circulating

zero sequence harmonic current between sources
Reduction in ground current due to isolated single ground point

lowers arc flash levels and reduces generator damage
Arc mitigation
Eliminates potential for faults to propagate across overlapping

neutral. Fully rated fourth pole will handle as a normal operation
Does not generate voltages that exceed normal phase voltage
All Eaton contactors include arc chutes for each switched pole. The
arc chute is used to stretch the arcing that is created when contacts
open, until the voltage can no longer be sustained to keep it going.
Contactors rated 400A and below include stationary arc runner
contacts designed to magnetically draw an arc into the plates of arc
chute. Contactors rated 600A and above include separate moveable
arcing contacts that will make first and break last.
NNote: For more detail, reference Eaton White Paper Three- and Four-Pole
Transfer Switching Characteristics, IA08700002E.
Two-position contactor construction

A two-position contactor mechanism includes a Source 1 and
Source 2 position. The mechanism used to operate the two-position
contactor is a momentarily energized solenoid, consisting of a
stationary core and a moving core that are magnetically driven
by an electrical coil. When switching from Source 1 to Source 2
or Source 2 to Source 1, the mechanism will only allow a breakbefore-make operation (open transition). The mechanism is inherently
interlocked so that the device cannot be closed on Source 1 and
Source 2 at the same time under any condition. This is a fast transfer
mechanism with transfer time of less than 150 ms. A two-position
transfer switch is designed to transfer with in-phase transition
enabled for inductive loads.
400A Arc Chute
100A Two-Position Contactor Construction

Separate Arcing Contacts Extend Beyond
the Main Current-Carrying Contacts

Three-position contactor constructiondelayed transition

and in-phase default to delayed transition
A three-position contactor mechanism includes a Source 1,
Source 2, and off position. The three-position contactor uses a
solenoid-based operating mechanism with three solenoids. The
solenoids are used to trip, select the source being transferred
to, and close the moving contacts. The mechanism is inherently
interlocked so that the device cannot be closed on Source 1 and
Source 2 at the same time under any condition. A three-position
mechanism can be used for delayed and/or in-phase transition.
Transfer time is less than 150 ms provided that no time delayed
in neutral is set.

contactor-based
Solid neutral connection

Transfer switches applied in a single-phase, three-wire system or
a three-phase, four-wire system include a 100% rated solid neutral
connection. A neutral connection is not included in transfer switches
supplied as single-phase, two-wire or three-phase, three-wire.
NNote: Contact factory for neutrals rated greater than 100%.
Grounding provisions
Every contactor transfer switch is provided with a copper ground bar
for customer ground connections.
Grounding Provisions
400A Three-Position Contactor Construction
Three-position contactor constructionclosed transition

The closed transition contactor construction is similar to a threeposition open transition contactor; however, it does not include
mechanical interlocks. The closed transition contactor operates in
a make-before-break fashion and in conjunction with the transfer
switch logic, will not remain paralleled greater than 100 ms. This
design includes a parallel limit timer, adjustable for 0.01 to
0.5 seconds, that will signal an upstream breaker to trip in
the unlikely event the sources remain paralleled.
100A Closed Transition Contactor Construction

contactor-based
Automatic transfer switchopen transition
Standard features (ATC-300+)

Source present relays:

Source 1 present 2NO and 2NC

Switch position indication contacts:

Source 1 position 1NO and 1NC

ATC-300+ Controller
Product description
Eatons automatic transfer switch (ATS) provides unmatched
performance, reliability, and versatility for critical standby power
applications. All switches can be equipped with the ATC-100,
ATC-300+, and ATC-800 controllers to match any application need.
Each controller offers rock-solid monitoring, status reporting, and
transfer control operation.
Superior design and robust construction make Eatons transfer switch
the industry benchmark for critical and distributed power systems.
Electrical ratings

Ratings 40, 80, 100, 150, 200, 225, 260, 400, 600, 800, 1000,
1200, and 1600A
Two-, three-, or four-pole
Up to 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Source 1 and Source 2 sensing:

Undervoltage/underfrequency

Overvoltage/overfrequency
Three-phase rotation protection
Three-phase voltage unbalance
Pre-transfer signal contacts 1NO/1NC

(with three-position mechanism)
Go to Emergency (Source 2)
Seven field-programmable time delays
LCD-based display for programming, system diagnostics,

and Help message display
Mimic diagram with source available and connected

LED indication
Time-stamped history log
System test pushbutton
Programmable plant exerciserOFF, daily, 7-, 14-, 28-day interval

selectable run time 0600 minutes no load/load with fail-safe
Optional features

Available surge suppression device for power/controller,

engine start circuit, phone, and cable connections
NEMAT 1, 12, 3R, 4X, open
Space heater with thermostat
ULT 1008 Listed
Eaton IQ and Power XpertT Series metering
CSAT C22.2 No. 178 Certified
Stainless steel cover for controller
Open in-phase transition, time delay neutral, or in-phase

with a default to time delay neutral transfer
ATC-100 and ATC-800 controllers available
Field-selectable multi-tap transformer panel permits operation

on a wide range of system voltages
ModbusT RTU via RS-485
Source 2 inhibit
Methods of transfer include: open in-phase transition, time delay

in neutral transition, or in-phase with a default to time delay in
neutral transfer
Manual re-transfer to normal
Remote annunicator with control
Ethernet communication (PXG 400 Gateway)
Industrial design highlights

Double-throw, mechanically interlocked transfer mechanism,

preventing connection of both sources
Table 6. Automatic Transfer Switch Catalog Numbering System
AT C 3 C2 X 3 0400 X S U
Certification
Type
AT = Automatic
Voltage
Logic
Switch
C = Contactor
1 = ATC-100 a
3 = ATC-300+
8 = ATC-800
Mechanism
C2 = In-phase (two-position)
C3 = Time delay neutral (three-position)
C5 = In-phase / TDN transfer (three-position)
Amperes
Mount
X = Fix mount
Number of Poles
2 = Two-pole
3 = Three-pole
4 = Four-pole
0040 = 40A
0080 = 80A
0100 = 100A
0150 = 150A
0200 = 200A
0225 = 225A
0260 = 260A
0400 = 400A
0600 = 600A
0800 = 800A
1000 = 1000A
1200 = 1200A
1600 = 1600A
A = 120V, 60 Hz
B = 208V, 50/60 Hz
E = 600V, 50/60 Hz
G = 220V, 50/60 Hz
H = 380V, 50/60 Hz
O = 415V, 50/60 Hz
W = 240V, 60 Hz
X = 480V, 50/60 Hz
U = UL Listed
Enclosure b
K = Open
S = NEMA 1
J = NEMA 12
R = NEMA 3R
D = NEMA 4X
a ATC-100 applies to 400A and below.

b NEMA 12 and 4X, 401200A only.

contactor-based
Source 1 (normal)
Connections
Controller
ATC-100 Controller
(only up to 400A rating)
Neutral
Connection
Transfer
Mechanism
ATC-300+
Source 2 (emergency)
Connections
Multi-Tap
Transformer
ATC-800 Controller
Non-Auto
Load Connections
Basic Components of the 100400A ATS
Neutral
Connection
Controller
ATC-300+
Source 1 (normal)
Connections
Transfer
Mechanism
Source 2 (emergency)
Connections
Load
Connections
ATC-800 Controller
Muti-Tap Transformer with

Quick Connect Plug
Non-Auto
Basic Components of the 6001600A ATS
8

contactor-based
Multi-tap voltage selector (quick connect)
Ease of maintenance
Multi-Tap Voltage Selector
The industry-exclusive Eaton multi-tap system voltage selector

allows our transfer switch to be applied on most system voltages
just by proper insertion of the selector plug. Available in two
configurations: worldwide multi-tap with 600, 480, 415, 380, 240,
220, and 208 Vac, single- and three-phase, 50 and 60 Hz taps; and
North American multi-tap with 600, 480, 240, 208, and 120 Vac,
single- and three-phase, 60 Hz taps.
The quick-connect multi-tap transformer is used on the
6001600A ratings.
Logic Disconnect Plugs
Keyed quick-disconnect plugs are provided for easy and complete

isolation of the control circuitry.
Maintenance can be performed on the logic independent from the
power sections.
Controls and wiring
Multi-tap transformer
All control relays and industrial-grade relays are totally encapsulated

to minimize exposure to dust and dirt that can adversely affect logic
control functions.
Transformer Panel
Allows for Easy Field
Changes to Voltage
Configurations
All Eaton lugs are 90C rated
All control wire in the Eaton transfer switch is

#16 AWG, type XLPE with a 125C temperature rating
Manual operation
Transformer Panel Opened
The contactor-based automatic transfer switches can be manually

operated by utilizing a tool supplied with the switch. Always make
sure that the Source 1 power and Source 2 power are off before
making the manual transfer.
The North American multi-tap transformer comes with 600, 480,

240, 208, and 120 Vac, single- and three-phase, and 60 Hz taps that
are all field selectable. Simply remove the steel cover and move the
appropriate blue flag terminal to the desired voltage. All switches
are shipped with the blue flag in the 600V position.
This multi-tap transformer is used on the ratings up to 400A.
40400A Contactor ATS
6001600A Contactor ATS

contactor-based
Non-automatic transfer switch

open transition
Design features
General description
A non-automatic contactor transfer switch functions as a
manually initiated and electrically operated device. Door-mounted
source availability and connected lights used in conjunction with
pushbuttons and selector switch controls permit the main contacts
to be opened and closed electrically. There is, however, no transfer
intelligence associated with this design. Transfer power is derived
from any available source and it is possible to transfer to a dead
source if desired.
Double-throw, mechanically interlocked transfer mechanism,

preventing connection of both sources
Field-selectable multi-tap transformer panel permits operation

on a wide range of system voltages
Method of transfer is open transition
30 mm Source 1 and Source 2 available indication
30 mm Source 1 and Source 2 connected indication
Manually initiated transfer controls
Source present relays:

Eatons non-automatic contactor transfer switches are built using

standard open transition construction (reference dimensions tables).
For applications that may have a future need to upgrade to automatic
transition, it is best to apply an ATC-300+ or ATC-800 controller with
an automatic/manual sector switch (option 29g).
Two-Position Non-Automatic Transfer Switch
Two-Position
Three-Position
Non-Automatic Device Panels
Table 7. Non-Automatic Transfer Switch Catalog Numbering System
NT C E C2 X 3 0400 X S U
Certification
Type
NT = Non-automatic
Switch
C = Contactor
Amperes
Mount
X = Fixed mount
Mechanism
C2 = Open transition (two-position)

C3 = Open transition (three-position)
a NEMA 12 and 4X, 401200A only.
10
Voltage
Logic
E = Non-automatic
Number of Poles
2 = Two-pole
3 = Three-pole
4 = Four-pole
0040 = 40A
0080 = 80A
0100 = 100A
0150 = 150A
0200 = 200A
0225 = 225A
0260 = 260A
0400 = 400A
0600 = 600A
0800 = 800A
1000 = 1000A
1200 = 1200A
1600 = 1600A
A = 120V, 60 Hz
B = 208V, 50/60 Hz
E = 600V, 50/60 Hz
G = 220V, 50/60 Hz
H = 380V, 50/60 Hz
O = 415V, 50/60 Hz
W = 240V, 60 Hz
X = 480V, 50/60 Hz
U = UL Listed
Enclosure a
K = Open
S = NEMA 1
J = NEMA 12
R = NEMA 3R
D = NEMA 4X

contactor-based
Dimensionsapproximate dimensions in inches (mm)

Table 8. Contactor-Based Transfer Switch 401200ADimensions in Inches (mm) and Approximate Shipping in Lbs (kg)
Ampere
Rating
Load Side,
Normal and
Standby Source
A
(Height)
B
(Width)
C
(Depth)
G
(Horizontal)
H
(Vertical)
N1, N12, N3R

N4X
N1, N12, N3R
40100
at 600V a N4X
150200
N1, N12, N3R
at 480V a 1 N4X
150200
N1, N12, N3R
at 600V a N4X
225400
N1, N12, N3R
at 480V a
N4X
38.68 (982.5)
37.50 (952.5)
38.68 (982.5)
37.50 (952.5)
38.68 (982.5)
37.50 (952.5)
52.00 (1321.0)
52.00 (1321.0)
52.00 (1321.0)
18.31 (465.1)
17.50 (444.5)
18.31 (465.1)
17.50 (444.5)
18.31 (465.1)
17.50 (444.5)
19.81 (503.0)
21.00 (533.0)
19.81 (503.0)
13.34 (338.8)
14.34 (364.2)
13.34 (338.8)
14.34 (364.2)
13.34 (338.8)
14.34 (364.2)
16.75 (425.0)
16.75 (425.0)
16.75 (425.0)
10.25 (260.4)
11.50 (292.1)
10.25 (260.4)
11.50 (292.1)
10.25 (260.4)
11.50 (292.1)
13.00 (330.0)
15.00 (381.0)
13.00 (330.0)
37.38 (949.5)
36.25 (920.8)
37.38 (949.5)
36.25 (920.8)
37.38 (949.5)
36.25 (920.8)
47.84 (1215.1)
50.75 (1289.0)
47.84 (1215.1)
52.00 (1321.0)
21.00 (533.0)
16.75 (425.0)
15.00 (381.0)
50.75 (1289.0)
2251200
at 600V b
N1, N3R
79.41 (2017.0)
29.19 (741.4)
22.46 (570.5)
(1) #142/0
(1) #142/0
(1) #142/0
(1) #142/0
(1) #6250 kcmil
(1) #6250 kcmil
(1) #6250 kcmil
(1) #6250 kcmil
(2) 3/0250 kcmil or
(1) 3/0600 kcmil
(2) 3/0250 kcmil or
(1) 3/0600 kcmil
(4) 1/0750 kcmil
N12, N4X
84.75 (2152.7)
24.26 (616.0)
(4) 1/0750 kcmil
N1, N3R
79.41 (2017.0)
22.46 (570.5)
(4) 1/0750 kcmil
N12, N4X
84.75 (2152.7)
29.00 (737.0) 3-pole

29.00 (737.0) 4-pole
25.25 (641.4) 3-pole
29.19 (741.4) 4-pole
29.00 (737.0) 3-pole
29.00 (737.0) 4-pole
24.26 (616.0)
(4) 1/0750 kcmil
Enclosure
40100
at 480V a
6001200
at 480V b
Neutral
Connection
Weight
Lbs (kg)
(3) #141/0
(3) #141/0
(3) #141/0
(3) #141/0
(3) 1/0250 kcmil
(3) 1/0250 kcmil
(3) 1/0250 kcmil
(3) 1/0250 kcmil
(6) 250500 kcmil
156 (71)
156 (71)
164 (74)
164 (74)
164 (74)
164 (74)
260 (118)
260 (118)
260 (118)
(6) 250500 kcmil
260 (118)
(12) 1/0750 kcmil 600 (272) 3-pole

650 (295) 4-pole
(12) 1/0750 kcmil 700 (318)
750 (340)
(12) 1/0750 kcmil 600 (272) 3-pole
650 (295) 4-pole
(12) 1/0750 kcmil 700 (318)
750 (340)
a Wallmount.
b Floorstanding and wall securedheight dimension includes the bottom bracket.
B
G
G
13.29
(337.6)
Top of
Lugs on
Power Panel
7.75
(196.8)
Neutral
6.11
(155.2)
55.12
(1400.0)
Front View
Emergency
43.23
(1098.1)
Normal
13.13
(333.5)
68.59
(1742.2)
Side View
Figure 4. Automatic, Non-Automatic Open Transition

up to 400A Wallmount Outline NEMA 1 and NEMA 3R
28.09
(713.5)
25.69
(652.5)
C
Load
10.37
(263.4)
3.94
(100.0)
3.94
(100.0)
Front View
3.68
(93.5)
9.60
(43.9)
13.13
(333.5)
Side View
Figure 3. Automatic, Non-Automatic 6001200A Open Transition

Outline NEMA 1 and NEMA 3R
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Table 9. 1600A Transfer Switch

Ampere
Rating
Enclosure
A
(Height)
B
(Width)
C
(Depth)
G
(Horizontal)
H
(Vertical)
Load Side,
Normal and
Standby Source
Neutral
Connection
Weight
Lbs (kg)
1600A at
480V a
N1
N3R
90.00 (2286.0)
90.72 (2304.3)
40.00 (1016.0)
40.35 (1024.9)
29.00 (736.6)
47.59 (1208.8)
(4) 1/0750 kcmil

(4) 1/0750 kcmil
(12) 1/0750 kcmil

(12) 1/0750 kcmil
730 (331) 3-pole

780 (354) 3-pole
830 (377) 4-pole
a Freestanding
40.35
(1024.9)
47.59
(1208.8)
3.14
(79.8)
Normal
Power Cable
Connections
62.51
(1587.8)
90.69
(2303.5)
Emergency
Power Cable
Connections
26.49 (672.8)
24.13 (612.9)
Load Cable
Connections
40.00
(1016.0)
Side View (With Left Side Removed)
0.00
7.22
(183.4)
10.72
(272.3)
1600A Open Transition Nema 1 Contactor
43.34
(1100.8)
Front View
29.22
(742.2)
Normal
Power Cable
Connections
62.51
(1587.8)
90.00
(2286.0)
Emergency
Power Cable
Connections
26.49 (672.8)
24.13 (612.9)
Load Cable
Connections
40.00
(1016.0)
0.00
7.22 (183.4)
10.72
(272.3)

NEMA 1 Enclosure
12
28.73
(729.7)

NEMA 3R Enclosure

contactor-based
Automatic transfer switchclosed transition
The transfer switch can also be equipped with an optional open

transition transfer method for situations where synchronization
is not possible, but a transfer is required. One of the following
transition features can be selected:

Closed transition only
Closed transition with default to load voltage decay
Closed transition with default to time delay neutral
Features
Standard featureswith ATC-800 controller

Contactor-Based ATS with ATC-800 Controller
Auxiliary relay contacts:


Source 1 and Source 2 sensing:
General description
Undervoltage/underfrequency
Eatons closed transition contactor-based automatic transfer switch

(CTC8) is designed to avoid intentional interruption of power when
both sources of power are available by momentarily paralleling both
sources.
Overvoltage/overfrequency
Go to emergency (Source 2)
Seven field-programmable time delays
LCD-based display for programming, system diagnostics,

and Help message display
The make-before-break contact sequence coupled with Eatons

ATC-800 provides a transfer switch that is useful in critical standby
power applications available from 40 to 1200A.
Mimic diagram with source available and connected

LED indication
Time-stamped history log
System TEST pushbutton
Application description
Programmable plant exerciserOFF, daily, 7-day interval

selectable run time 0600 minutes no load/load with fail-safe
Multi-tap transformer
The ATC-800 is a comprehensive, multi-function, microprocessorbased controller, offering extensive monitoring, status reporting,
and transfer control operation.
A transfer switch designed for closed transition has make-beforebreak contacts that require the normal and alternate sources to
be synchronized. The source contacts on Eatons CTC8 will parallel
for 100 ms or less. The ATC-800 provides all-phase undervoltage,
underfrequency, overvoltage, and overfrequency protection as a
standard. Consult with the local utility company for permission
and to verify the protection requirements as each utility may have
different rules regarding closed transition applications. Protective
relays may be available as an option upon request.
Closed transition controls

The CTC8 accomplishes the closed transition transfer by monitoring
the voltage and frequency set point conditions of both power
sources. Once the set point conditions are met, the ATC-800
controller will start the closed transition synchronization timer
(TSCT). The TSCT is adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes in duration.
This is the time during which the ATC-800 controller will monitor
the phase angles to anticipate when they will be within 8 electrical
degrees. The closed transition scheme is anticipatory, allowing the
close contacts signal to be initiated before the sources are exactly
in phase. If the TSCT times out and the transfer switch has not
reached synchronization, the transfer switch will remain connected
to the current power source, and a failure to transfer alarm will
be displayed.
Optional features

Available surge suppression device for power/controller,

engine start circuit, phone, and cable connections
Space heater with thermostat
IQ 100/200 Series
Power Xpert 2000 Series metering
Steel cover for controller
Three-phase rotation protection
Three-phase voltage unbalance
Pretransfer signal contacts 1NO/1NC

(with three-position mechanism)
Commercial design highlights

UL 1008 front access
High withstand and closing ratings
Compact design
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Table 10. Automatic Transfer Switch Catalog Numbering System
CT C 8 C3 X 3 0400 X S U
Type
Certification
CT = Closed
U = UL Listed
Voltage
Logic
8 = ATC-800
Switch
Amperes
Mount
C = Contactor
0040 = 40A
0080 = 80A
0100 = 100A
0150 = 150A
0200 = 200A
0225 = 225A
X = Fix mount
Mechanism
Number of Poles
C3 = Closed and/or TDN
2 = Two-pole
3 = Three-pole
4 = Four-pole
0260 = 260A
0400 = 400A
0600 = 600A
0800 = 800A
1000 = 1000A
1200 = 1200A
A = 120V, 60 Hz
B = 208V, 50/60 Hz
E = 600V, 50/60 Hz
G = 220V, 50/60 Hz
H = 380V, 50/60 Hz
O = 415V, 50/60 Hz
W = 240V, 60 Hz
X = 480V, 50/60 Hz
Enclosure
K = Open
S = NEMA 1
J = NEMA 12 a
R = NEMA 3R
a N12 available 40400A only.
Dimensionsapproximate dimensions in inches (mm)

Table 11. Contactor-Based Transfer Switch 401200A Closed Transition (See Figure 7 and Figure 8)
Enclosure
Bolt Pattern
Standard Terminals
Neutral
Connection
Weight in
Lbs (kg)
Ampere
Rating
A
(Height)
B
(Width)
C
(Depth)
G
(Horizontal)
H
(Vertical)
Load Side,
Normal and
Standby Source
40100 at 480V
52.74 (1339.6)
25.00 (635.0)
17.18 (436.4)
10.25 (260.4)
37.38 (949.5)
(1) #142/0
(3) #142/0
190 (86)
40100 at 600V
52.74 (1339.6)
25.00 (635.0)
17.18 (436.4)
10.25 (260.4)
37.38 (949.5)
(1) #6250 kcmil
(3) #141/0
210 (95)
150200 at 480V
52.74 (1339.6)
25.00 (635.0)
17.18 (436.4)
10.25 (260.4)
37.38 (949.5)
(1) #6250 kcmil
(3) 1/0250 kcmil
210 (95)
150200 at 600V a
71.02 (1803.9)
31.11 (790.2)
14.72 (373.9)
13.00 (330.2)
47.84 (1215.1)
(2) 3/0250 kcmil
(6) 250500 kcmil
420 (191)
225400 at 480V
71.02 (1803.9)
31.11 (790.2)
14.72 (373.9)
13.00 (330.2)
47.84 (1215.1)
(2) 3/0250 kcmil
(6) 250500 kcmil
420 (191)
2251200 at 600V a
90.00 (2286.0)
46.00 (1168.4)
32.00 (812.8)
(4) 1/0750 Cu/Al
(12) 1/0750 kcmil
800 (363)
6001200 at 480V a
90.00 (2286.0)
46.00 (1168.4)
32.00 (812.8)
(4) 1/0750 Cu/Al
(12) 1/0750 kcmil
800 (363)
a For NEMA 3R, add 14.60 inches (370.8 mm) to depth.
4.50
(114.3)
Neutral Cable
Connections
Emergency
Power Cable
Normal Power
Cable Connections Connections
B
2.64
(67.1)
TYP
49.00
(1244.6)
41.96
(1065.8)
Emerg.
Power
68.99
(1752.3)
18.60
(472.4)
Load
Power
B
Front View
C
Side View
(with right side removed)
Figure 7. Automatic Up to 400AWallmount

a For switched neutral applications, connect to terminals marked NN, EN, and LN.
Neutral assembly will not be provided.
b Transformer pack is not included with 240/120V, single-phase or 208/120V, three-phase systems.
15.66
(397.8)
19.19
(487.4)
25.40
(645.2)
23.00
(584.2)
C
Load Power
Cable Connections
Side View
(with left side removed)
Figure 8. Automatic 6001200A
14
63.74
(1619.0)
Transformer
11.20
(284.5)
3.94
(100.1)
TYP
Front View

contactor-based
Wallmount transfer switch logic family

Eaton is the industry leader in transfer switch control technology and offers a full line of automatic transfer controllers. With the basic-level
ATC-100, the advanced-level ATC-300+, and the premium level ATC-800, the Eaton family of controllers is ready to meet the requirements
of any system.
Table 12. ATC Controller Selection Chart
Description
ATC-100
ATC-300+
ATC-800
System application voltage

Voltage specifications
Voltage measurements of
Voltage measurement range
Frequency specifications
Frequency measurements of
Frequency measurement range
Front panel indication
Mimic diagram with LED indication
120/240V, 208V single-phase
Up to 600 Vac
Up to 600 Vac
Source 1 and 2
120240 Vac
Source 1 and 2 VAB, VBC, and VCA

0790 Vac rms
Source 1, 2, and LoadVAB, VBC, and VCA

0790 Vac rms
Source 2
5060 Hz
Source 1 and 2
4070 Hz
Source 1 and 2
4080 Hz
Unit status; Source 1 and 2 available

and connected (5 total)
Unit status; Source 1 and 2 available

and connected (5 total)
Main display
Display language
Communications capable
LCD-based display
English, French
Enclosure compatibility
NEMA 1 and 3R
Operating environmental range
Operation 20C to +70C, Storage

+30C to +85C, Humidity 0%95%
Relative (noncondensing)
ModbusT-485
NEMA 1, 12, 3R, and 4X
UV-resistant faceplate
Automatic, test, and program mode;

Source 1 and 2 available, connected,
and preferred; load energized (10 total)
LED display
English
Modbus-485/INCOM
3 secondsfixed
7 minutesfixed
5 minutesfixed
10 secondsfixed
01800 seconds
01800 seconds
01800 seconds
0120 seconds
0120 seconds
Time delay Source 2 (emergency) fail

Time delay voltage unbalance
Voltage unbalance
Phase reversal
In phase
Load sequencing
Pre-transfer signal (Form C contact)
06 seconds
1030 seconds
5%20% (DO)
Dropout 2% to 3% (PU)
Disabled, ABC, CBA
Enabled or disabled
N/A
1120 seconds
Plant exerciser
Selectable day, 7-day interval,

15-minute run time, no load
Preferred source selection

Commitment to transfer in TDNE
Re-transfer mode
Auto Daylight Saving Time adjustment
System selection
Utility/generator or dual utility
Selectabledisabled, daily or
0600 minutes, load or no load
7-, 14-, 28-day intervals
Automatic or manual
Enabled or disabled
PA01600002E
TD01602006E
Programming selections
Time delay normal to emergency
Time delay emergency to normal
Time delay engine cooldown
Time delay engine start
Time delay neutral
Additional information
NEMA 1, 12, 3R, and 4X

UV-resistant faceplate
01800 seconds
01800 seconds
01800 seconds
0120 seconds
0120 seconds or based on load
Voltage decay of 2%30% of nominal
06 seconds
Optional with external relay

Optional with external relay
Enabled or disabled
Up to 10 devices (via sub-network)
0120 seconds
(up to 10 devices via sub-network)
Selectabledisabled or 7-day interval,
0600 minutes, load or no load
Source 1 or 2 or none
Enabled or disabled
Automatic or manual

or dual generator
TD.15A.05.T.E
NNote: Features are order specic. Not all features are supplied as standard.
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contactor-based
Contactor feature list

Device Type
Feature
Timers
1
Time Delay Normal to Emer (TDNE) Fixed 2 sec or 15 sec
1A
Adjustable 01800 sec
2
Time Delay Engine Start (TDES) Fixed 3 sec
2A
Adjustable 0120 sec
3
Time Delay Emergency to Normal (TDEN) Fixed 5 min
3A
4
Time Delay Engine Cooldown (TDEC) Fixed 5 min
4A
Emergency (S2) Source Sensing
5H
Phase Reversal Protection
5J
All Phase Undervoltage/Underfrequency
5K
All Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency
5L
All Phase Voltage Unbalance and Phase Loss
5L
All Phase Voltage Unbalance
System or Engine Test
6B
Engine Test Pushbutton
6H
Maintained 4-Position Test Switch
7
Time Delay Emergency Fail (TDEF) Fixed 6 sec
7A
Adjustable 06 sec
Pushbutton Bypass
8C
Bypass TDEN
8D
Bypass TDNE
Maintenance Selector Switch
9B
Electrical Operator Isolator Switch
Preferred Source Selector
10B
Utility to Utility or Utility to Generator
10D
Generator to Generator
Indicating Lights/LEDs
12C
Normal (S1) Source Connected
12D
Emergency (S2) Source Connected
12G
Normal (S1) Source Available
12H
Emergency (S2) Source Available
Source Available Contacts
14C
Normal (S1) Source Available 4 Form C
14D
Emergency (S2) Source Available 4 Form C
14E
14F
14G
14H
Position Contacts
15E
Normal (S1) Source Position 1 Form C
15F
Emergency (S2) Source Position 1 Form C
15G
Normal (S1) Source Position 3 Form C
15H
Emergency (S2) Source Position 3 Form C
16
ATC1
ATC3
C2
C2
C3
C5
C2
ATC8
C3
C5
C2
NTCE
C3
C3
CTC8
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O

contactor-based
Device Type
Feature
ATC1
ATC3
C2
C2
C3
C5
C2
C3
C5
C2
C3
C3
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
O
S
S
O
S
O
S
S
O
S
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
S
O
O
S
O
Metering (Specify Normal (S1), Emergency (S2) or Load Side for 18A thru E)
18A
IQ 250/260
O
18D
IQ 130/140/150
O
18E
PXM 2250/2260/2270
O
18O
IQ Analyzer Normal (S1)
18P
IQ Analyzer Emergency (S2)
18Q
IQ Analyzer Switch Selectable (S1) and (S2)
18V
IQ Analyzer Load Side
18R
DP-4000 Normal (S1)
18S
DP-4000 Emergency (S2)
18T
DP-4000 Switch Selectable (S1) and (S2)
18U
DP-4000 Load Side
18W
Load Side Ammeter (one per phase)
O
Plant Exerciser
23A
SelectableDisabled/7-, 14-, 28-day Interval,
S
FIXED 15 Min Load/No Load, with Failsafe
23J
SelectableDisabled/7-day Interval,
0600 Min Load/No Load, with Failsafe

23k
SelectableDisabled/7-, 14-, 28-day Interval,
0600 Min Load/No Load, with Failsafe

23L
24 Hour, 7 Day, 365 Day Programmable Plant Exciser
Normal (S1) Source Sensing

26D
Go to Emergency (S2) Input
26H
Phase Reversal Protection
26J
All Phase Undervoltage/Underfrequency
26K
All Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency
26L
All Phase Voltage Unbalance and Phase Loss
26L
All Phase Voltage Unbalance
26M
Allows Operation with Generator with Utility Sensing
O
(Available only through a field-installed kit) (not in IES)
26P
All Phase Undervoltage
S
Alternative Transfer Modes of Operation
29G
Selector Switch for Auto or Non-Auto Operation
29J
Manual (Pushbutton) Transfer E to N; Automatic N to E
Delayed Transfer Operation Modes

32A
Time Delay Neutral Adjustable 0120 sec (delayed transition)
32B
Load Voltage Decay Adj. 230% Nominal Voltage
32C
In-Phase Transition Defaults to Load Voltage Decay
32D
In-Phase Transition Defaults to Time Delay Neutral
32F
In-Phase Transition
S
Logic Extender Cable (Open Enclosures Only)
34A
48 inches (1219 mm)
34C
96 inches (2438 mm)
O
35A
Pretransfer Signal Contacts 1 Form C
36
Load Shed from Emergency (S2 Inhibit)
37
Go to Isolated Position (not SE Rated)
ATC8
NTCE
CTC8
17

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Device Type
Feature
Stainless Steel Device Covers

38A
SS Cover for Device Plate or SE Disconnect
38B
SS Cover for Controller
Space Heater with Thermostat
41A
100 Watts
42
IBC/CBC Seismic Qualified
Load Sequencing Contacts
45A
Load Sequencing Contacts (1)
45B
45C
45D
45E
45F
45G
45H
45I
45J
Closed Transition Operational Modes (User Must Specify)
47D
Closed Transition
47F
Closed Transition Load Voltage Decay
47G
Closed Transition Time Delay Neutral
47H
Parallel Limit Timer
Communications
48A
INCOMIPONI Module
48D
ETHERNETPXG400 Gateway (includes Modbus)
48F
MODBUSMPONI Module (PONI not required w/ATC-300+)
48P
Power Supply for Remote Annunciator
48RAC Remote Annunciator w/Control (Includes Modbus)
48MRAC Remote Annunciator w/Control Multi-Switch (includes Modbus)
48R
Remote Annunciator
49B
Sensing Isolation Transformer
49C
Multi-tap Voltage Transformer (non AG only)
TVSS up to 480V (Connected to Normal)
51D1
50 kACVX
51F1
100 kACVX
54B
Upgrade to 316 Stainless Steel
60
Control Power Transformer (240/120V single-phase and 208V only)
80A
Emergency (S2) Inhibit Contact
81A
General Alarm Indication Contact
18
ATC1
ATC3
C2
C2
C3
C5
C2
ATC8
C3
C5
C2
NTCE
C3
C3
CTC8
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

contactor-based
Feature description
Timers
1. Time Delay Normal to Emergency (TDNE)
Provides a time delay to allow for the generator to warm up before
transferring the load to the emergency source. Timing begins only
after the emergency source becomes available and is deemed
good based on the programmable voltage and frequency set points
in the controller.

6H. 4-Position Test Selector Switch (FPSS)

Provides a door-mounted, four-position, maintained contact selector
switch marked Auto, Test, Engine Start, and Off. The FPSS
is fail-safe protected, except for the Off position. Transfer switch
operation is determined by the switch position. Transfer switch
operations are as follows:
AutoAutomatic operation mode.
TestA load test is performed until the switch is moved to
another position.
2. Time Delay Engine Start (TDES)

Provides a time delay before initiating the generator start cycle. This
is to account for momentary power outages or voltage fluctuations
of the normal source. Provides a Form C contact to the generator
starter circuit.
Engine StartA no-load test is performed until the switch is

moved to another position.
3. Time Delay Emergency to Normal (TDEN)

Provides a time delay of the re-transfer operation to permit
stabilization of the normal source. Timing begins only after the
normal source becomes available and is deemed good based on
the programmable voltage and frequency set points in the controller.
This function is fail-safe protected.
7. Time Delay Emergency Fail (TDEF)

Provides a time delay that prevents a connected emergency source
from being declared unavailable based on the customers set
points. This is to account for momentary generator fluctuations.
If the Source 2 remains in a failed state, then 0.5 second after
the TDEF timer expires, the transfer switch will proceed with the
programmed sequence for re-transfer if Source 1 is available. This
time delay is only implemented when Source 2 is a generator.
4. Time Delay Engine Cooldown (TDEC)

Provides a time delay before initiating the generator stop cycle
after the re-transfer operation. This allows the generator to cool
down by running unloaded. Timing begins on completion of the
re-transfer cycle.
Source 2 sensing
5. Source 2Monitoring and Protection
Provides monitoring and protection based on the Source 2 voltage
and/or frequency set points. All Feature 5 monitoring and protection
functions are fail-safe operations.
OffThe automatic transfer controller and engine start contact are

disabled. A white pilot light is provided to indicate that the FPSS is in
the Off position.
NNote: This feature is also enabled when large loads cause generator output to
drop below customer set points.
8. Time Delay Bypass Pushbutton

Provides a momentary contact pushbutton to bypass the TDNE
(Feature 1) and/or TDEN (Feature 3) time delays. The Time Delay
Bypass Pushbutton contact, when closed, will reduce any or all of
the programmed time delay to zero. Must be executed when TDNE
or TDEN timer is displayed on the controller.
5J. All-Phase Undervoltage/Underfrequency Protection

Provides undervoltage/underfrequency monitoring and protection
based on programmable set points in the controller.
8C. Bypass Time Delay Emergency to Normal (TDEN)
5K. All-Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency Protection

Provides overvoltage/overfrequency monitoring and protection based
on programmable set points in the controller.
9B. Maintenance Selector Switch (MSS)

Provides a two-position, maintained contact selector switch marked
Operate and Disable. When the MSS is placed in the Disable
position, the controller logic will be disconnected from the transfer
motor circuit. The MSS is placed in the Operate position for normal
automatic operation.
5H. Three-Phase Rotation Protection

Provides three-phase reversal sensing in order to protect against
transferring to an out-of-phase source. The controller will treat the
opposite source as unavailable if the sources are out of phase,
5L. Three-Phase Voltage Unbalance/Phase Loss
Provides phase loss detection from blown fuses on the Source 2
supply circuit.
6B. Test Operators
Automatic transfer switches are provided with a controller faceplate
test pushbutton that simulates a loss of the Source 1 as standard.
All programmed time delays (TDNE, TDEN, etc.) will be performed
as part of the test. Engine run time of the test is equal to the plant
exerciser programmed set point. All tests are fail-safe protected.
8D. Bypass Time Delay Normal to Emergency (TDNE)
10. Preferred Source Selector

Provides a means to designate either Source 1 or Source 2 as the
Preferred source. The Preferred source is the source that the
transfer switch will connect the load to if it is available.
NNote: This is a programmable software feature, not an actual switch.
10B. Preferred Source Selector

Provides a programmable source selector for use on systems
composed of dual utility or utility and engine/generator
power sources.
10D. Preferred Source Selector
Provides a programmable source selector for use on systems
composed of dual engine/generator power sources. (Dual engine
starting circuits are provided.)
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12C. Source 1Load Connected

Provides a green indication that indicates the load is connected to
Source 1 when lit.
12D. Source 2Load Connected
Provides a red indication that indicates the load is connected to
Source 2 when lit.
12G. Source 1Present
Provides a white or amber indication Depending on the Controller
that Source 1 has power; however, this does not indicate whether
Source 1 is acceptable.
12H. Source 2Present
Provides an amber indication that Source 2 has power; however, this
does not indicate whether Source 2 is acceptable.
14. Relay Auxiliary Contacts
14C. Source 1 Present
Provides four Form C relay auxiliary contacts. The relay is energized
when Source 1 is present.
14D. Source 2 Present
Provides four Form C relay auxiliary contacts. The relay is energized
14E. Source 1 Available
Provides one Form C relay auxiliary contact. The relay is energized
when Source 1 is available and within the controllers programmable
set points.
14F. Source 2 Available
Provides one Form C relay auxiliary contact. The relay is energized
when Source 2 is available and within the controllers programmable
set points.
14G. Source 1 Present
Provides two Form C relay auxiliary contacts. The relay is energized
18. Metering
The ATS controller provides voltage and frequency readings. If
additional metering functions are required, Eaton offers a series of
digital meters that may be added to the ATS. The meter type can
provide simple current and voltage readings or more capable meters
providing Power, Demand, and energy readings.
Available with an optional communications interface. (See Feature 48
Communications for available communication modules.)
Feature 18 metering options include all required external devices
(CTs, etc.) for a fully functioning metering system.
IQ 130/140/150
IQ 130
This digital meter provides basic current and voltage per phase
(L-L, L-N) and min./max. readings (I, V). Optional communication
RS-485, Modbus RTU.
IQ 140
In addition to basic current and voltage, will provide frequency,
power measurements real, reactive and apparent power, total
(W, VAR, VA). Optional communication RS-485, Modbus RTU.
IQ 150
In addition to basic current/voltage/frequency and power readings,
will provide Energy Real reactive and apparent (Wh, VAR, Vah).
Optional communication RS-485, Modbus RTU.
IQ 250/260
IQ 250
This digital meter provides current per phase and current demand,
voltage (L-L, L-N), and frequency. Power, energy, and demand
readings. Real, reactive, and apparent power and energy, power
factor. RS-485 communications, Modbus RTU, or ASCII. Optional
I/O slots available.
IQ 260
In addition to all of the features of the IQ 250, power quality analysis
is available with THD voltage and current per phase.
14H. Source 2 Present

Provides two Form C relay auxiliary contacts. The relay is energized
Power Xpert 2000
15. Switch Position Indication Contact

Provides a contact that indicates if the power switching device is in
the open or closed position.
Plant Exerciser
NNote: Option 14c, d, g, and h used with the ATC-300+ controller represent
source present, not source available as per the programmed voltage and
frequency set points. A source is defined as present when the source
voltage is capable of energizing the corresponding source present relay coil.
15E. Source 1 Position Indication Contact

Provides one Form C contact that indicates the position of the
Source 1 power switching device.
15F. Source 2 Position Indication Contact
Provides one Form C contact that indicates the position of the
15G. Source 1 Position Indication Contacts
Provides three Form C contacts that indicate the position of the
15H. Source 2 Position Indication Contacts
Provides three Form C contacts that indicate the position of the
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Provides either a Power Xpert PXM 2250, PXM 2260, or

PXM 2270 meter.
23A. Plant Exerciser With Fail-Safe

Provides a means for automatic testing of the engine generator
set or standby power system. All programmed time delays in the
controller will be performed during plant exerciser operations.
Programmable set points for test intervals are start time, either
disabled, daily, 7, 14, or 28 days.
15-minute fixed engine test time.
Test may be performed with or without load transfer. Test may
be manually cancelled during the operation. This function is
fail-safe protected.
23J. Plant Exerciser (PE) With Fail-Safe
controller will be performed during the plant exerciser operation.
Programmable set points for test interval are start time, either
disabled or 7 days, and engine test time.
Test may be performed with or without a load transfer. Test may be
manually cancelled during the operation. This is a fail-safe operation.

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23K. Plant Exerciser With Fail-Safe

controller will be performed during plant exerciser operations.
Programmable set points for test intervals are start time, either
disabled, daily, 7, 14, or 28 days, engine test time.
Test may be performed with or without load transfer. Test may
be manually cancelled during the operation. This function is
fail-safe protected.
26D. Go to Emergency (Source 2)
Provides the capability for an external contact closure to initiate a
transfer to the Source 2 power source. This includes starting the
generator, performing the programmed time delays, and the transfer
operation. Re-transfer will occur when the external contact is
opened. This is a fail-safe function.
Source 1 Sensing
26. Source 1Monitoring and Protection
Provides Source 1 monitoring and protection functions. If Source 1
fails, then the automatic transfer controller will begin the sequence of
operations necessary to transfer the load to Source 2. All Feature 26
monitoring and protection functions are fail-safe operations.
26H. Three-Phase Rotation Protection
Provides three-phase reversal sensing in order to protect against
transferring to an out-of-phase source. The controller will treat the
opposite source as unavailable if the sources are out of phase,
26J. All-Phase Undervoltage/Underfrequency Protection
Provides all-phase undervoltage/underfrequency monitoring and
protection based on programmable set points in the controller.
26K. All-Phase Overvoltage/Overfrequency Protection
Provides all-phase overvoltage/overfrequency monitoring and
protection based on programmable set points in the controller.
26L. Three-Phase Voltage Unbalance/ Phase Loss
Provides phase loss detection from blown fuses on the Source 1.
26M. Generator Utility Sensing
Allows for the switch to operate with generators that have
internal utility sensing. This option comes as a kit that needs
to be field installed.
26N. All-Phase Undervoltage Protection
Provides undervoltage protection for Source 1
(ATC-100 Controller only).
29. Transfer Operation Modes
Provides standard or optional transfer modes, mode selection
devices, and operational methods for transfer switches.
29J. Automatic Transfer or Automatic Transfer
With Non-Automatic Re-transfer Operation
Provides a field-selectable programmable set point that permits
the transfer switch to operate in one of the following two transfer
modes (A or B):
A. Fully automatic operation.
B. Automatic engine/generator startup and automatic transfer
operation from Source 1 to Source 2. Manual pushbutton
operation is required to initiate the re-transfer operation and
engine/generator shutdown. The pushbutton for manual
re-transfer operation is included. This is fail-safe protected.

29G. Automatic/Manual Operation With Selector Switch

Provides two-position selector switch (labeled Auto/manual) that
permits selection of the automatic or manual transfer. When in the
Auto position, the transfer switch operates with fully automatic
transfer, re-transfer, and generator startup and shutdown operations.
When in the Manual position, manual operation is required
to initiate the generator startup or re-transfer with generator
shutdown operations.
32. Delayed Transition Transfer Modes for Open Transition
Transfer Switches
Provides delayed transition transfer modes for an open transition
transfer switch. Often used in systems with inductive loads, a
delayed transition transfer switch may prevent or reduce inrush
currents due to out-of-phase switching of inductive loads.
32A. Time Delay Neutral
Provides a time delay in the neutral position during the transfer and
re-transfer operations during which both Source 1 and Source 2
are disconnected from the load circuit. This allows inductive loads
time to reach a safe voltage and eliminate back EMF. The time delay
is programmable and is the same for both transfer and re-transfer
operations. This is a passive feature that requires the consulting
engineer/installer to determine the settings based on how the user
will operate the facility. Adjustable 0120 seconds.
32B. Load Voltage Decay
Provides load voltage measurement to sense back EMF that is
generated when the transfer switch is the neutral position. It
provides a delay in transfer in either direction if an unacceptable
level is sensed as established by a programmed set point. This
is an active feature that adapts to how the facility is operating in
order to minimize neutral position wait time, but ensure safety.
Adjustable 230% of nominal voltage.
32D. In-Phase Transition With Default to Time Delay Neutral
Provides in-phase transition, which is a feature that will permit a
transfer or re-transfer only between two available sources that have
a phase angle difference near zero. The in-phase transition feature
includes permissible frequency difference and synchronization time
set points. In the event Source 1 and Source 2 fail to synchronize
within the permitted frequency difference and time, then the
controller defaults to the time delay neutral operation as described
in Feature 32A. Adjustable frequency difference 0.03.0 Hz.
Adjustable synchronization time allowance 160 minutes.
32E. Delayed Transition
The transfer and re-transfer operations during which both Source 1
and Source 2 are disconnected from the load circuit. The time delay
is programmable and the same for both transfer and re-transfer
operation. Adjustable 360 seconds.
32F. In-Phase Transition
Provides in-phase transition, this feature will permit a transfer or
re-transfer between two available sources that have a phase angle
difference of 8 degrees or less. The in-phase transition feature
includes permissible frequency difference and synchronization time
set points. In the event Source 1 and Source 2 fail to synchronize
within the permitted frequency difference and time, the Alarm relay
will energize and Failed to Sync will be displayed on Line 1 of
the controller. After resetting the alarm, another in-phase transition
may be attempted or a non-synchronized transfer may be initiated
by failing the connected source. The adjustable frequency difference
is 0.0 to 3.0 Hz. If the synchronization does not occur within a
specified amount of time, the Alarm relay will energize and the
failure will be logged into the transfer history as either Sync Fail Freq or Sync Fail - Phase depending on whether the frequency
difference or the phase difference was excessive.
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Logic Extender Cable

34A. 48 Inches (1219 mm)
Provides logic extension cable with connectors.
34C. 96 Inches (2438 mm)
Provides logic extension cable with connectors.
35A. Pretransfer Signal With 1 Form C Contact
Provides a signal prior to the transferring of the load. Will not transfer
until the programmable delay set point in the controller is reached.
If both sources are not available, this option will ignore the time
delay set in the controller.
36. Load Shed From Emergency
Provides the capability for an external NC contact to initiate a load
circuit disconnection from the Source 2 power source. If the load
circuit is connected to Source 2 and the contact is opened, then
a re-transfer to Source 1 is completed if Source 1 is available.
If Source 1 is not available, then the transfer switch will transfer
to neutral. If the load circuit is connected to Source 1 and the
contact is open, then a transfer Source 2 is prohibited.
37. Go to Neutral (Not SE Rated)
Provides customer input that can be used to override automatic
control and send the ATS to the neutral position.
37A. Service Equipment Rated Transfer Switch
Provides the label suitable for use as service equipment and the
features necessary to meet the requirements for the label. Includes
service disconnect with visible indication and neutral assembly with
removable |link.
Feature 16B or 16N must be selected separately.
38. Steel Cover
Provides protection for a device panel as option 38a and protection
for the controller as option 38b.
41. Space Heater With Thermostat
Provides a space heater and adjustable thermostat. External
control power is not required. Availability is dependent on transfer
switch type.
41A. Space Heater With Thermostat100 Watt
Provides 100-watt space heater with an adjustable thermostat.
42. Seismic Qualification
45. Load Sequencing Capability
Provides the capability for sequential closure of up to 10 addressable
relays after a transfer. Each addressable relay provides one Form C
contact. A single adjustable time delay between each of the relay
closures is provided. Operates via a sub-network. Adjustable
1120 seconds.
45A. Load Sequencing Contact
Provides (1) addressable relay.
45B. Load Sequencing Contact
Provides (2) addressable relays.
45C. Load Sequencing Contact
45D. Load Sequencing Contact
45E. Load Sequencing Contact
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45F. Load Sequencing Contact

45G. Load Sequencing Contact
45H. Load Sequencing Contact
45L. Load Sequencing Contact
45J. Load Sequencing Contact
47. Transfer Modes for Closed Transition Transfer Switches
Provides available transition transfer modes for a closed transition
transfer switch. Closed transition is a make before break
transfer and re-transfer scheme that will parallel (a maximum of
100 ms) Source 1 and Source 2 providing a seamless transfer
when both sources are available. The closed transition feature
includes permissible voltage difference frequency difference
and synchronization time allowance set points. The phase angle
difference between the two sources must be near zero for a
permitted transfer. These are all programmable set points in
the controller.
47D. Closed Transition
Provides a closed transition transfer as the primary transfer mode.
Only under a fail-safe condition (i.e., loss of the connected source)
will the controller transfer to the alternate source using the load
voltage decay operation as described in Feature 32B.
Adjustable frequency difference 0.00.3 Hz. Adjustable voltage
difference 15% V.
47F. Closed/Load Voltage Decay
ATC-800 controllers equipped with Feature Set 47F will perform a
closed transition when both sources are synchronized in frequency,
phase, and voltage. Failure to synchronize will result in an open
transition Time Delay Load Voltage Decay transfer. Time Delay
Load Voltage Decay uses the load voltage measurements to sense
back EMF that is generated when the transfer switch is in the
Neutral position. It provides a delay in transfer in either direction
if an unacceptable level is sensed as established by a customer
programmed level. The transfer will not take place until the back
EMF decays below the acceptable programmed level. This feature
has a separate setting of enabling or disabling the operation. If
disabled, the transfer switch will not delay in the Neutral position and
will transfer between the sources as fast as possible. This feature is
not available with the Time Delay Neutral Optional
Feature 32A.
47G. Closed/Time Delay Neutral
ATC-800 controllers equipped with Feature Set 47F will perform a
closed transition transfer when both sources are synchronized in
frequency, phase, and voltage. Failure to synchronize will result in
an open transition Time Delay Neutral transfer. Time Delay Neutral
provides a time delay in the transfer switch neutral position when
both sources are open. This delay takes place when the load is
transferred in either direction to prevent excessive in-rush currents
due to out-of-phase switching of large motor loads.
48. Communication Modules
Provides communications modules for the ATC-300, ATC-600, and
ATC-800 transfer switch controllers.
48A. INCOM
Communication (IPONI)
Provides Eatons proprietary INCOM protocol communications
modules.

contactor-based
48D. Ethernet
Communication (PXG400 Gateway)
Translates Modbus RTU, QCPort, or INCOM to Modbus TCP. The
PXG400 Gateway includes embedded Web server monitoring
of up to 64 connected devices. (Includes the IPONI with the
ATC-600 and ATC-800 controllers.)
48F. Modbus
Communication (MPONI)
Provides Modbus RTU protocol via communications module.
48R. Remote Annunciator
Provides remote monitoring of source availability, source position,
and test status for the ATC-600 and ATC-800 controllers. Operates
via the controller sub-network.
48RAC. Remote Annunciator with Control
Provides remote monitoring and control via a color touch screen
display for the ATC-300 and ATC-800 controllers. Operates using
Modbus protocol (Option 48F required).
48 MRAC. Multiple ATS Remote Annunciator with Control
Provides remote monitoring and control via color touch screen
display for four or eight ATC-300+ transfer switches. Operates
using Modbus protocol (Option 48F required).
Option 51. Surge Protection Device
Two types of surge protection devices are used in Eaton automatic
transfer switches. Both types meet the requirements for UL 1449
3rd Edition for surge suppression devices and are CE marked. The
type CVX is used on Eaton wallmount ATS designs, and the Eaton
type SPD are used on floorstanding designs.
CVX
The CVX device features a thermally protected metal oxide
varistor technology and comes with high-intensity LED phase
status indicators.
51D1. 50 kACVX
Glossary
With respect to their use in this document and as they relate to
switch operation, the following terminology is defined:
AvailableA source is defined as available when it is within
its undervoltage/overvoltage/underfrequency/overfrequency (if
applicable) set point ranges for the nominal voltage and frequency
setting.
Fail-safeA feature that prevents disconnection from the only
available source and will also force a transfer or re-transfer operation
to the only available source.
Re-transferRe-transfer is defined as a change of the load
connection from the secondary to primary source.
Source 1The primary source or normal source or normal power
source or normal. (Except when Source 2 has been designated the
Preferred Source.)
Source 2The secondary source or emergency source or
emergency power source or emergency or standby or backup
source. (Except when Source 2 has been designated the
Preferred Source.)
Source 1Failed or failsSource 1 is defined as failed when it
is outside of its undervoltage or overvoltage or underfrequency or
overfrequency (if applicable) set point ranges for the nominal voltage
and frequency setting.
Source 2Failed or failsSource 2 is defined as failed when it
is outside of its undervoltage or overvoltage or under-frequency or
overfrequency (if applicable) set point ranges for the nominal voltage
and frequency setting for a time exceeding 0.5 seconds after the
time delay emergency fail (TDEF) time delay expires.
TransferTransfer is defined as a change of the load connection
from the primary to secondary source except when specifically used
as Transfer to Neutral.
Transfer to NeutralTransfer to Neutral is defined as when the
load circuits are disconnected from both Source 1 and Source 2.
51F1. 100 kACVX
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Communications
Optional communication capability via communication gateway
is available allowing remote data access, control, programming,
system interface, and dispatch.
System interface
A system control panel provides a user-friendly interface to the
closed transition soft load controller, allowing operators to easily
monitor the switching devices position and manually test
generator and the system operations.
Switching devices status lights

Source 1 open (green)
Source 1 closed (red)
Source 1 trip (amber)
Source 2 open (green)
Source 2 closed (red)
Source 2 trip (amber)
Front panel control switches and lights

The combination of the following pilot devices can be implemented
on the unit:

AUTO/TEST switch
SYSTEM TEST switch
TEST MODE switch
ALARM SILENCE switch
READY FOR OPERATION lamp (white)verifies the status
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